Religion affects the lives of its followers by...

1. Moral code, Christians have 10 moral codes they have to live by. In the New testament some moral codes are you shall not believe in any other god except for me, no other gods before me. no graven images or likenesses, not take the lords name in vain, remember the sabbath day, onour thy father and thy mother. Thou shalt not kill,and thou shalt not commit adultery.

2. Handling Adversity, they can lay all of their stress,and fears on a god.

3. Understanding of Life, it can make somebody feel like they are needed in this world,and it can help people get their life back on track.